THE truth hurts, Derek, and it’s been hurting us since you first came up at the end of the 1995 season: The fade is over! You’ve had the same hairstyle for 15 years and it’s time to make a change.

Look, there’s nothing to get worked up about — we’re not asking you to move to the outfield or DH. We just want you to take a look around, explore your follicular options. What’s that? It’s the start of the season and you’re too busy? That’s cool. The Post came up with some ‘dos to help with your don’t.